# Chris Jericho AEW activities

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chris-jericho-aew-activities
> Updated: 2026-08-04T16:53:57.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026, Chris Jericho explained his use of an electric drill in a no‑holds‑barred match at AEW Redemption, defending it as a storyline device that reinforced his “Painmaker” persona and added a fresh extreme element to his rivalry with Tommaso Ciampa.

A week later, Jericho shifted focus to AEW’s overall standing, stating that the promotion’s consistent ticket sales, TV ratings and global expansion allow him to disregard WWE. He highlighted his role in launching AEW, its growth into a top‑level wrestling company, and previewed upcoming events such as the Grand Slam show in Mexico and the All In event in London, underscoring his continued influence within the organization.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-04: MJF Returns at AEW Grand Slam Mexico, Attacks Andrade and Sets Sights on All In

MJF returned at AEW Grand Slam Mexico, attacked Andrade after his #1 Casino Gauntlet win, declared himself the true champion, and announced a Las Vegas qualifier for a title shot at All In.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chris-jericho-says-aews-success-lets-him-ignore-wwe

### 2026-07-29: Chris Jericho Defends Use of Drill in AEW Redemption Match Against Tommaso Ciampa

Chris Jericho defended the drill used in his AEW Redemption 2026 match with Tommaso Ciampa, saying it added fresh extreme storytelling and fits his “Painmaker” gimmick, amid fan criticism.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chris-jericho-defends-use-of-drill-in-aew-redemption-match-against-tommaso-ciampa

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